New Delhi, November 6: Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale visited the ongoing Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 at Dilli Haat, INA, on Friday evening.
The Mera is being organised by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. An official spokesperson told Kashmir Convener that the mela has recorded cumulative sales of approximately ₹37.90 lakh, reflecting public interest in products showcased by participating artisans.
Ramdas Athawale toured and inspected the stalls, showcasing the Ministry’s continued commitment towards promoting the entrepreneurial capabilities of artisans and beneficiaries belonging to Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, Safai Karamcharis and persons with disabilities by providing them with an accessible platform to showcase and market their products.
The Minister said the Shilp Samagam Mela has emerged as an important platform for connecting traditional artisans and entrepreneurs with consumers, creating market linkages and strengthening livelihood opportunities.
He said the Central Government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is committed to work for the inclusive socio economic development of all the sections of the people particularly the sections which need adequate opportunities to earn dignified livelihoods.
The Minister said the Mela showcases a diverse range of handicrafts, handloom products, traditional textiles, festive decorations, lamps, home décor items and other indigenous products through more than 130 stalls.
He added the Ministry has been organising Shilp Samagam Melas since 2022. Through these fairs, more than 1,000 artisans from Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes and Safai Karamchari communities have benefited from opportunities to exhibit and market their products.
The Minister said the event brings together traditional craftsmanship, handloom products, live craft demonstrations and cultural programmes, while promoting entrepreneurship, livelihood generation and inclusive participation.
According to the spokesperson, Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya was also present during the visit, along with senior officials of the National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC) and the ministry.
The mela also features cultural programmes showcasing India’s diverse regional traditions and providing a platform for cultural exchange.
Citizens, families and young visitors are thronging the Mela to explore the diverse range of traditional products, enjoy and appreciate the craftsmanship of participating artisans and support their efforts towards entrepreneurship, economic empowerment and self-reliance.
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